Subliminal
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oh right, because constantly having to deal with ethanol in order to be faster than an OTS tune makes it superior
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Looking for stage 1 chip for VW MK7 golf S.
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oh right, because constantly having to deal with ethanol in order to be faster than an OTS tune makes it superior
Some of us have run flashes, tuned our own, and run JB4s and still think JB4s are good for what they are?
I really like the adjustability of most flash tunes. Oh wait.
Subliminal
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and how about vs a protune with an ap3Some of us have run flashes, tuned our own, and run JB4s and still think JB4s are good for what they are?
I really like the adjustability of most flash tunes. Oh wait.
Not self adjustable.
jimlloyd40
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Because the OP has a regular Golf not a GTI.
Subliminal
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Doesn't need to be since it's already tailored to your specifications by the professionals
Although I'll admit I forgot OP said he has a golf instead of gti. A protune would probably be overkill if it's not a gti/r.
jimlloyd40
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Can you even get a protune on a regular Golf?
Not on Cobb. You can on Eurodyne. I don't see why protunes are only worth it for a GTI.
jimlloyd40
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I don't see why either but I didn't know what was available for it.
MonkeyMD
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Yep. Only option for pro tune right now for fwd Golf is reflect tuning or etuners. And it really doesn't make sense unless you're going with bigger turbo and e85. I loved my APR tune and can't really compare to JB4, but I have read JB4 doesn't adjust fueling and timing (although ecu will compensate some) or maybe it was just timing so running same fuel, ots tune will offer a little more power and better drivability. But I think it's marginal.
Also keep in mind your future plans. If you eventually want to go protune, then get jb4 for now and sell it. I stuck with APR when going IS38, so it was no loss starting with stage 1 APR. I'll probably now get a JB4 to stack anyway sooooo.... I guess what I'm saying is just get both
Also keep in mind your future plans. If you eventually want to go protune, then get jb4 for now and sell it. I stuck with APR when going IS38, so it was no loss starting with stage 1 APR. I'll probably now get a JB4 to stack anyway sooooo.... I guess what I'm saying is just get both
Yep. Only option for pro tune right now for fwd Golf is reflect tuning or etuners. And it really doesn't make sense unless you're going with bigger turbo and e85. I loved my APR tune and can't really compare to JB4, but I have read JB4 doesn't adjust fueling and timing (although ecu will compensate some) or maybe it was just timing so running same fuel, ots tune will offer a little more power and better drivability. But I think it's marginal.
Also keep in mind your future plans. If you eventually want to go protune, then get jb4 for now and sell it. I stuck with APR when going IS38, so it was no loss starting with stage 1 APR. I'll probably now get a JB4 to stack anyway sooooo.... I guess what I'm saying is just get both
The JB4 has lots of control over boost, a little control over fuel, no control over timing. The factory calibration leaves a good deal of room to increase the boost. At WOT, JB4 and flash cars feel the same. At part throttle, a flash car could feel more "eager". The JB4 is very user customizable.
Get in the right subforum and consider APR since you don't know anything. Set it and forget it.
Jasonxerday
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So guys I end up getting the APR! Omg what a fucking difference I am in love with it! Stage 1 APR! Now I want to really customize my car even more! Ugh this is gonna be a long journey!